Poseen (en. Own)
/po'zeen/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
English Text: To have something in possession.
English Text: They possess a large number of books.
Ellos poseen una gran cantidad de libros.
English Text: To be the owner of something.
English Text: She owns a house on the beach.
Ella posee una casa en la playa.
English Text: To control or have dominion over something.
English Text: They possess special skills in art.
Poseen habilidades especiales en el arte.
Etymology
English Text: From Latin 'possessio', which means 'possession'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
English Text: to possess the truth
English Text: To have accurate information about a situation.
poseer la verdad
English Text: to possess a talent
English Text: To have skill or ability in something specific.
poseer un talento
English Text: to possess something in usufruct
English Text: To have the right to use and enjoy something that belongs to another person.
poseer algo en usufructo
Related Words
English Text: possession
English Text: The act of possessing something.
posesión
English Text: possessor
English Text: Person who possesses something.
poseedor
English Text: possessive
English Text: Tendency to want to have or dominate.
posesivo
Slang Meanings
English Text: To be the owner of something valuable.
English Text: He owns the most expensive car in the city.
Él es el que posee el coche más caro de la ciudad.
English Text: To control a situation.
English Text: She holds the conversation in meetings.
Ella posee la conversación en las reuniones.